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• Why I spent more than 24 hours on a Megabus to see Michelle McManus

  26-03-2017 22:50 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Superfan Martyn Hett discovers that there's more to one former Pop Idol winner than meets the eye
  
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• The makers of Minstrels, M&Ms and Maltesers have made a secret change to their chocolate treats

  26-03-2017 21:48 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  You will not like it...
  
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• New Real Housewives of Cheshire series WILL go ahead despite bombshell allegations about new housewife

  26-03-2017 21:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  TV bosses confirm the show will go ahead on Monday night - despite the private life of new Real Housewife Ester Dee under scrutiny
  
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• We were asked about our hobbies before we could board our US flight | Letters

  26-03-2017 20:49
  
  We experienced an unusual grilling/conversation when we flew to the US in January, with American Airlines from Manchester (‘Most airport security does not protect against threat’, 25 March). None of the expected questions about electronic equipment, but why were we travelling, what were our hobbies and what did we do for a living. Being retired, we then had to answer about how much we enjoyed our work or otherwise. I enthused about teaching English, of course. I suppose that was a&nb
  
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• Fancy walking down a giant runway in Piccadilly Gardens for the Manchester International Festival?

  26-03-2017 19:50 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The festival is looking for hundreds of Manchester residents to take centre stage
  
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• Strangeways inmate died after being restrained by prison officers, inquest hears

  26-03-2017 19:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Pathologist said the cause of Mr Ahmed’s death was ‘multifactoral’ – but said being restrained was a contributing factor
  
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• "My son's spirit walks the streets because the murderers are still out there"

  26-03-2017 19:35 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Miranda Maynard is one of the relatives to be told by Greater Manchester Police that she has not buried all of her son's body.
  
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• Manchester hotter than Spain and Portugal as the sun shines on Mother's Day

  26-03-2017 19:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  However enjoy it while you can as the rain isn't far away
  
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• Police investigate after teenager was sexually assaulted in Fallowfield

  26-03-2017 19:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The victim is said to have been left 'extremely scared' by the incident on Sunday morning
  
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• The amazing story of the unarmed rookie police officer who took down a dangerous IRA gunman

  26-03-2017 18:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "We were completely alone, and unarmed. No mobiles, no body-armour, no tasers, an inadequate radio system, and all we had was a truncheon"
  
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• This man's friends conned him into going to the darts dressed as a Smurf - and then put the video online

  26-03-2017 17:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The resulting video has been viewed over a million times
  
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• Ten things you can buy at Afflecks for under a fiver

  26-03-2017 17:47 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  We challenged Afflecks to show the people of Manchester ten things it had to offer - with one rule - everything had to cost a fiver or under
  
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• Women's FA Cup: Bristol City Women 1-2 Manchester City Women

  26-03-2017 17:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester City reach their third consecutive Women's FA Cup semi-final with a late victory at Bristol City.
  
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• Carol Vorderman reveals her mum has terminal cancer in emotional Mother's Day tweet

  26-03-2017 17:21 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The former Countdown star broke the news to her Twitter followers on Sunday morning
  
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• Sarah Harding congratulates Cheryl on the birth of her baby boy

  26-03-2017 17:10 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Girls Aloud star congratulated Cheryl and boyfriend Liam Payne
  
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• Great schools, affordable housing and good transport links - why families are moving to Tameside

  26-03-2017 16:33 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The area boasts fantastic schools and affordable housing set in stunning countryside - and it is just a 10-minute train journey from Manchester city centre
  
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• What happens on Coronation Street this week?

  26-03-2017 16:13 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Pat Phelan flips, Peter is tempted by booze and Ken Barlow is in turmoil
  
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• Rosie Webster to return to glamour modelling on next week's Coronation Street?

  26-03-2017 15:29 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Rosie played by Helen Flanagan offers to strip off to stop her dad from going bankrupt on Corrie
  
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• Gang armed with sledgehammer and crowbar raid two supermarkets

  26-03-2017 15:07 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Four offenders forced their way into the Co-op store on Warrington Road in Wigan and stole a ‘large quantity’ of cigarettes
  
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• Cowboy joiner threatened customers who complained about his work

  26-03-2017 14:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Stephen Pennington, 35, escaped being jailed after pleading guilty to five offences under consumer protection and unfair trading regulations
  
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• Anthony Crolla: Jorge Linares defeat could prompt jump to Ricky Burns' division

  26-03-2017 14:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Anthony Crolla will consider moving up to Ricky Burns' weight class following his rematch defeat by Jorge Linares.
  
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• Manchester celebs share how they are celebrating Mother's Day

  26-03-2017 14:22 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Coronation Street favourites, Wayne Rooney, Take That and The Real Housewives of Cheshire share heart-warming photos and messages
  
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• Appeal to find woman who has been missing from south Manchester for 10 days

  26-03-2017 14:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Tanaz Fanibanda, 44, from south Manchester, was last seen leaving The Midland Hotel in Manchester on Thursday, March 16
  
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• Manchester tourist watched in horror as London attacker drove into pedestrians in front of her

  26-03-2017 13:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Emma Kelsall from Failsworth, was on Westminster Bridge when Khalid Masood mounted the pavement and mowed down pedestrians - killing four people and injuring dozens of others
  
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• This miracle baby boy had just a 2.5 per cent chance of survival... but his parents refused to give up hope

  26-03-2017 13:29 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Medics recommended Jade and Kevin Donnelly terminate the pregnancy when Jade’s waters broke at just 12 weeks - but the couple refused to give up hope
  
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• Harry Styles confuses fans by sharing bizarre pictures and they wonder if he's okay

  26-03-2017 13:18 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Harry sent followers into a frenzy while One Direction bandmate Liam Payne and Cheryl were sharing happy baby news
  
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• Why desperate buyers are struggling to find a home in Old Trafford

  26-03-2017 13:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Demand to live in the area is currently outstripping supply, with houses going for well above their asking price. Annie Gouk and her boyfriend Simon share their frustrating experience of trying to buy in Old Trafford
  
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• David Beckham posts Mother's Day tribute to 'amazing mummy' Victoria

  26-03-2017 12:10 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The former Manchester United star used Instagram to write gushing messages to wife Victoria and his own mum Sandra
  
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• Jessica Wright dazzles as lady in red to host star-studded Pink Ribbon Ball with Ore Oduba

  26-03-2017 11:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  TOWIE's Jessica Wright and Strictly champ Ore Oduba host at star-studded Breast Cancer Now charity ball as Alesha Dixon performs
  
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• Dozens injured in suspected gas explosion in the Wirral

  26-03-2017 11:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Two people were in a serious condition in hospital, while 32 others were being treated for minor injuries, following the "major incident" in Bebington, on Saturday night
  
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• Paul Scholes: England need an identity under Gareth Southgate

  26-03-2017 11:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England boss Gareth Southgate must establish an identity for the national side, says former international midfielder Paul Scholes.
  
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• Manchester's biggest pub and smallest bar - how do they measure up?

  26-03-2017 11:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester boasts one of the UK's biggest pubs and Europe's smallest bar - both equally big on appeal to revellers
  
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• Man seriously injured after being driven over in hit and run in Gay Village - latest updates

  26-03-2017 10:33 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  One man is seriously ill in hospital following the incident which happened on Bloom Street in the city centre in the early hours of Sunday morning
  
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• Live: Manchester breaking news - Sunday, March 26

  26-03-2017 09:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester Evening News' breaking news service
  
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• The remarkable secret history of Heaton Park tower

  26-03-2017 08:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It’s a tale of telephones, treachery and the atomic bomb
  
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• What time is it now? Find out what your clock should say now they have gone forward

  26-03-2017 01:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Now the clocks have gone forward find out what time it is now and whether or not your mobile phone has updated automatically
  
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• Anthony Crolla v Jorge Linares: Manchester fighter suffers defeat in rematch

  26-03-2017 01:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Anthony Crolla fails in his bid to regain the WBA lightweight title as Jorge Linares retains the belt in Manchester.
  
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• Anthony Crolla emphatically defeated by brilliant Jorge Linares at the Manchester Arena

  26-03-2017 00:52 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Venezuelan was even more emphatic in victory this time around
  
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